First gold pour from the mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected in late June, which is a quarter ahead of schedule.

The 212.9 carat Type II white stone was found at Letšeng mine, one of the world’s ten largest diamond operations by revenue.

Mining entrepreneur envisions the project with advanced mining facilities, a hotel and visitor’s centre blending into the landscape.

The diamond is the sixth largest and the 44th +100 carat stone to be recovered from the Lulo mine in Angola.

The Retortillo project received preliminary approval in 2013, but Spain's Energy Ministry denied final approval in 2021 and 2023.

The company has been engaged in a years-long conflict with Mexico's government after officials ordered a halt to limestone quarrying at Vulcan's mining unit in 2022.